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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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